Kyoto 1 Day Tour

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Kyoto 1 Day Tour

from$182AUD

Visit the ancient capital's most famous sites! This one-day tour takes you across Kyoto to world-renowned temples, shrines, and palaces like Nijo Castle, Sanjusangendo, Kiyomizu-dera Temple and more. With transportation, a guide and lunch included, this tour makes planning your Kyoto day trip a breeze!

Time

from Kyoto : 08:25 - 18:30

from Osaka : 07:15 - 19:30

Departure

05 Jan - 30 Dec 2018: Daily (except 17 Feb 2019)

Pick-up service

See the following hotel list regarding pick-up services for this tour.

Drop-off service

Drop-off services are available to hotels with pick-up services available.

Day 1

Depart Avanti Surise Tours Desk (Kyoto station Hachijo exit) to visit the following by bus. *Report at least 10 minutes prior to departure.

Nijo Castle (50 min): Tour the historical castle completed in 1626, built to provide lodging for the Tokugawa Shogun and was designed to resemble the Kyoto Imperial Palace.

Kinkaku-ji Temple(45 min): Visit the Golden Pavillion, designated as a National Special Historic Site and National Special Landscape, with 2 floors covered entirely in thin layers of pure gold and detailed architecture incorporating three distinct styles of shinden, samurai and zen.

Kyoto Imperial Palace (40 min): Gain exclusive access to the former residence of the Emperor of Japan, who oversaw many important functions until the capital was moved to Tokyo in 1869.

Lunch: Japanese/Western Buffet.Heian- jingu Shrine (25min): Don't miss the bold red architecture of this beautiful shrine built to celebrate the 1100 year anniversary of the founding of the city of Kyoto.Sanjusangendo Temple(30min): Visit the world's longest wooden structure, housing 1,001 life size statues of Buddhist Kannon deities dating back to the 13th century. Kiyomizu-dera Temple (70min): The view of Kyoto from the World Heritage Site of Kiyomizu-dera Temple is superb. The historic shopping lane that leads to the temple also adds to a wonderful experience.17:30 - 18:30p.m. Drop off Service from Kyoyomizu-dera temple to each hotel (Kyoto only).<For Osaka> Ride JR rapid train non-reserved seat to Osaka Station from Kyoto Station.6:30 - 7:30p.m: Arrive at Osaka Station. Tour concludes upon arrival.

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Caution:

This tour cannot be booked on the same day as the Kyoto Night Tour due to time constraints. However, it can be booked on the same day as the Kyoto Maiko Dinner.

Pick-up service in Kyoto is available at the following hotels for this tour.Desired pick-up point MUST be indicated when booking.Please gather at the pick-up point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

1. As Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed on the following dates, tours on these dates will visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine instead. (Mondays, Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday, May 14-17 for the Aoi Festival, New Year's holidays, and whenever there is an Imperial Household event). 2. The tour will visit Nishi Hongan-ji Temple instead of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine on 25 June, September 25 and December 25.3. Nijo Castle is closed on Tuesdays in January, July, August, and December (Closed on the following day if Tuesday is a holiday.) If the castle is closed, or if the tour is during the year-end/New Year's holidays, Ryoan-ji Temple will be visited instead.4. During the Jidai Festival on October 22, the Heian Jingu Shrine is closed to the public and will be replaced in the itinerary by Chishaku-in Temple. If the Jidai Festival is postponed, we will follow suit with the itinerary change.5.During the Gion Festival (Sakimatsuri, July 14 - 16), drop-off service to Karasuma Kyoto Hotel and Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto will be unavailable due to traffic restrictions.6. Connections from this tour can be made to the "Kyoto Maiko Dinner" and "Kyoto Night Tour". Connections are generally made at Kyoto Hotel Okura or Kyoto Handcraft Centre.7. This tour will not enter Heian Jingu Shrine's Shin-en garden.8. Please note that due to repair and restoration work, park or all of Kiyomizu-dera Temple Main Hall may not be visible.